Welcome to GEARs
Riding since 1992
Greater Eugene Area Riders is a non-profit organization with the mission to promote and encourage bicycle riding for transportation and recreation. We coordinate weekly rides, provide safety and skill education, defend the rights and responsibilities of bike riders, and work to enhance the bicycle culture in Eugene and surrounding area.
Membership in GEARs has its rewards! In addition to all of the rides and advocacy work we do, there are additional benefits. Local bike shops and other businesses are now offering discounts for GEARs members. Go to our Bike Rewards page to see a list of participating business members. Join GEARs Now.
If you would like to receive our Monthly Digital Newsletter you can sign-up HERE. We have also created a GEARs Forum list serve for members to communicate with one another which you can join at https://groups.google.com/g/Greater-Eugene-Area-Riders.
You’re Invited: GEARs 2026 Annual Members Meeting!
It’s that time of year! November is quickly approaching, and the GEARs Board would like to invite all members to our 2026 Annual Members Meeting!
November 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Eugene Garden Club
RSVP Link
We have a great evening planned, including a special guest speaker, dinner, board elections, and some exciting updates about the future of GEARs.
Special Guest: Tanner Faris
Tanner will share a presentation about his FKT (Fastest Known Time) attempt. GEARs was proud to sponsor his effort, and he has done a fantastic job representing and promoting both GEARs and the bRamble along the way. We’re excited to hear about his experience!
Dinner Provided
We’ll be enjoying a catered dinner from Tio Pepe, featuring tamales, beans, rice, and a side salad, along with refreshments.
Club Business & Exciting Updates
During the meeting, we’ll review the proposed 2027 budget, say farewell to departing board members, and vote on and welcome new board members.
We’ll also share some exciting announcements about upcoming changes to GEARs, including brief demonstrations of what’s ahead. These changes represent significant improvements and new opportunities for our club, but they will also bring some substantial changes to how we’ve traditionally operated. We want members to understand what’s changing, why we’re making these updates, and what to expect moving forward.
I hope you’ll join us for an evening of some delicious food, exciting announcements, and a look at what’s next for GEARs!
GEARs Board Meetings are currently held on the second Monday of the Month. Please contact kayna@eugenegears.org if you would like to attend.
2024 Membership Survey Results
2025 Membership Survey Results